On the left, a student stands in his room proudly wearing a Tongan ta'ovala with his hands on his hips. On the right, a student is smiling while holding a cake and standing in her kitchen.

All that's missing is you

Ko te manu e kai ana I te matauranga nōnā te ao.

Mikaela stands in her room showing her collection of jewellery

Thread your way into Mikaela’s life at 55 Symonds

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Coco sits in her room holding her sanxion proudly

Strum along to Coco’s story moving from China to Stuart McCutcheon Hall in New Zealand.

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Chloe stands in her room wearing a sparkling competition swimsuit and a towel around one shoulders

Dive into Chloe's world of competitive synchronised swimming at Stuart McCutcheon House.

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Jonathan stands in front of his hair cutting equipment and in his room

Take a snip at Jonathan's life as an amateur barber in Carlaw Park Student Village.

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Brianna holds up her poine shoes proudly while standing in front of her bed

Spin around Brianna's world at Grafton Hall.

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Charlie stands by their bad holding up a knapsack and wearing a scout uniform

Explore Charlie's passion for community and friendship at University Hall Towers.

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Lolo stands in his room with hands on his hips proudly wearing his ta'ovala.

Weave yourself into how Lolo stays connected with his Tonga culture at O'Rorke Hall.

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Noa is sitting cross legged in a chair while wearing mustard yellow overalls and a white button up. They hold a wood goose with polka dot. Text reads "Bring your silly creatures. We'll sort the rest" red boots

Take a look at the full video series which highlights each of their passions.

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Sala sits on her bed while holding a guitar across her lap.

Hear from past residents and the prized possessions that helped them build a new home away from home.

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